Nation and World
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Lawmaker sues to stop Trump from adding name to Kennedy Center
Dec 23, 2025 6:28 pm - A Democratic congresswoman sued the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees Monday to stop it from adding the president’s name to the institution, arguing that only Congress has the power to do so.
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Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Dec 23, 2025 4:13 pm - Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, a conservative who rebuked political tribalism and stood out as a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.
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DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
Dec 23, 2025 2:41 pm - The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
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Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
Dec 23, 2025 10:12 am - Consumers confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
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Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of TrumpDec 23, 2025 8:54 am - After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.
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Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Dec 23, 2025 8:02 am - Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child, two days before Christmas.
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US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
Dec 23, 2025 7:58 am - The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no winner
Dec 22, 2025 10:28 pm - The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner. The numbers drawn Monday night were 3, 18, 36, 41, 5...
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Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
Dec 22, 2025 10:26 pm - PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to interdict o...
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At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
Dec 22, 2025 10:22 pm - A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient and seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least five people and setting off a search in w...